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Storytelling helps us explore how we talk about meaning in our lives. What story mediums do you encounter regularly, and which are best for telling your story and what you care about? Try out different mediums and find the one where you feel the most heard.
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Think about a story that you want to share with others, such as a recent experience, project, or goal that matters to you. Reflect on what is most important to you about that experience — what do you hope others might take away or learn from it?
What mediums could help you express this story? Choose a few possible directions you could use that you might want to explore. Consider how the format might allow you to highlight different parts of the experience that matter to you.
To help you decide between potential mediums, ask yourself the following questions: (Better yet, sit with a friend and get their perspective!)
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Which of these mediums excites you the most or feels fun?
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How does format help you share what’s unique about your story? Which formats help you share what you find important?
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Who do you want your audience to be? Which medium could reach your audience best?
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Which one are you most likely to commit to and stick with?
Based on your reflections, narrow in and choose the medium that you think will best tell this story in the way you want. There’s no pressure to pick a specific medium; it’s your story and the way you tell it is up to you!
Try it out! Find a small way to get started. If it's a video, maybe record 30 seconds yourself on your phone. Or if it's sketches, try filling a page with the parts of your story you want to tell. As you’re experimenting with this medium, notice how your story might grow as you try emphasizing different parts or leaning in to new directions.
Maybe one form of self expression comes easier to you than others. How might you expand your go-to methods? If you usually share feelings verbally, could you make something visual? If you tend to write about your thoughts, could you try expressing through movement?
Think about where you feel most heard. Is it with a few close friends? With a group of people who have similar interests? On social media with a larger audience and platform? Find the people who you want to express more of yourself to and share something new with this audience.
Oftentimes, we believe we need to fit into a certain mold or narrow definition, but this can limit our experiences. What’s one way you define yourself right now (i.e., an athlete)? What’s another identity you hold that might not fit the way you typically define yourself? Embrace both identities — your personality isn’t narrow!
